38th Annual Silicon Valley Philanthropy Day
Celebrating the donors and doers who make our nonprofit sector thrive.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Villa Ragusa
35 S. Second Street
Campbell, CA 95008
About Silicon Valley Philanthropy Day
Held each Fall, Silicon Valley Philanthropy Day supports donors and the doers that make our nonprofit sector run. SVPD 2025 promises to be a celebration of the incredible generosity and resilience exhibited in Silicon Valley. We are thrilled to welcome you back to this in-person event at the lovely Villa Ragusa in Campbell. Please join us to honor Silicon Valley's generous philanthropists, tireless volunteers, and exemplary fundraising and nonprofit professionals.
Schedule
11:00 – 12:00 PM | Networking Reception
Connect with fellow philanthropic community members, this year’s honorees, and AFP members during a relaxed pre-luncheon gathering.
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Luncheon & Program
Enjoy a nourishing 3-course lunch, celebrate the exceptional contributions of our distinguished honorees, and be inspired by speakers who embody the spirit of philanthropy in our community.
Tickets & Pricing
$135 General (October 1–25)
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Meet Our 2025 Honorees
Glenn George Heart of Philanthropy: Rita Holiday
Presented by the Board of Directors of AFP Silicon Valley
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraisers: Pamela Blackwell and Peggy Koen
Nominated by Summit League
Outstanding Philanthropist: Edward A. Oates
Nominated by San Jose State University and The SF Zoo
Outstanding Foundation Grantmaker: Palo Alto Community Fund
Nominated by Family Giving Tree and Palo Alto Art Center Foundation
Outstanding Corporate Grantmaker: Comerica Bank
Nominated by Pivotal
Outstanding Professional Fundraiser: Dee Dee Kiesow
Nominated by Catalyze and Cultivate Consulting
Distinguished Volunteer Fundraisers
Naa Anim-Appiah
Nominated by CEN
Laura Sellheim
Nominated by South Valley Family YMCA
Barry Vickrey
Nominated by Sunnyvale Community Services
Michael Kalkstein
Nominated by Opera San Jose
Pattie Cortese
Nominated by Pivotal
Ram Vasantharam
Nominated by Northwest YMCA
Ranjana Sivaram
Nominated by Southwest YMCA
Raul and Christina Tovar
Nominated by Mt Madonna YMCA
Jessica Carroll
Nominated by CEN
Leah Cowan
Nominated by YMCA of Silicon Valley
Luke Farley
Nominated by AchieveKids
Dora Wong
Nominated by Asian Women Empowered:
a fiscally sponsored project of Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation
High School Representatives fundraising for Friends of Children with Special Needs
Become a Sponsor
A Chapter Sponsorship with AFP Silicon Valley provides recognition at Philanthropy Day along with year-round visibility through our programs, educational events, and marketing channels. Sponsors enjoy valuable benefits while making it possible for hundreds of fundraisers to access the resources and training they need to succeed in raising funds for local and national causes.
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We extend our deepest gratitude to our current chapter sponsors, whose generosity sustains our work and makes Philanthropy Day possible.
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